This position paper aims to provide smartEn’s position and recommendations on the DSF Network Code, based on the report titled “Roadmap on the Evolution of the Regulatory Framework for Distributed Flexibility” published by the Joint Task Force (JTF) composed of ENTSO-E and the four European associations representing DSOs (CEDEC, E.DSO, Eurelectric, GEODE). This report analyses the regulatory requirements to integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into the grid and system services both at transmission and distribution level.
This position paper is best read in parallel with the JTF report. Following the structure of the JTF report, it is also divided into four clusters, focused on select topics in relation to:
- Market access and rules for aggregation
- Product design and procurement
- Market processes and transmission and distribution (T&D) coordination
- Measurement, validation and settlement of flexibility services
